D6-Lancaster Farming Saturday, December 16,1989 jpeit. guilty a., maneuverability, it’s no wonder that Kubota’s new 5 and 7 gang Verti-Reel units are ideal for golf courses, sports fields, sod farms and other commercial mowing applica tions. The 7-gang Verti-Reels reel mower heads have 8 blades, TA ” diameter reels that clip every % ” of turf. Addi tionally, tractor and tire surface distribute weight over a lar ger area, resulting in less compaction. Kubota Introduces New product Line COMPTON, CA Kubota Tractor Corporation has launched the Verti-Reel Product Line, com plete mowing and cutting units built for total turf maintenance. The introduction of this new pro duct line represents a new market penetration and emphasis for Kubota Tractor Corporation. Specifically designed for the turf market, the hydraulically driven Verti-Reel products are ideal for golf courses, sports fields, sod farms and other commercial mow ing applications. - This new product line features a S-gang unit and a 7-gang unit. The S-gang Verti-Reel unit is designed for use with the Kubota L32SOF Turf Special tractor. The 7-gang unit operates with the M4O3OSU Turf Special tractor. The power pack, mounted on the tractors’ 3-point hydraulic hitch, enables the operator to clearly view the reels as they cut. By placing the power pack on the 3-point hitch, it The hydraulically driven 5-gang Vertl-Reel Cutting unit is two units In one - a quality cut blade reel mower that easily converts to a verticuttjng unit. The cutting height can be precisely set from 3/8 to 3 inches in any Increment. Kubo ta's line of Vertl-Reel products provide complete mowing and cutting units designed and built for total turf ness News allows the operator to turn lock to lock without rear tires to mower frame interference, a common problem in competitive models. It has convenient access for servic ing and adjustments and can be easily disconnected from the trac tor for other jobs. For use in today’s commercial market, the 5-gang hydraulic Verti-Reel is really two units in one: a quality cut blade reel mow er that easily converts to a verti cutting unit. For mowing, the cut ting height can be precisely set from Vt to 3 inches in any incre ment For verticutting, the verti reel has heavy-duty, reversible blades with close spacing for effi cient thatch removal. Powerful direct-drive reels are 30-inches wide which permits an 11’2” swath to be cut with only five gangs. It handles and maneuvers well, which enables the operator to cross-mow, mow diagonally and change mowing patterns to ju . -drive tractors. response to cus tomer needs. New features include a “Hitch Command” rocker switch, a redesigned hydraulic system (on the Models 9170 and 9180) and air suspension seats. Case IH RACINE. WI Case IH has updated its 9100 Series four wheel-drive tractors in response to customer needs. Operator improvements to the 9100 Series include the following: • electronic position control hitches with “Hitch Command” rocker switch; • true ground speed sensor available as a factory- or field installed option; • air suspension seats, also offered in the newly updated MAGNUM tractor line; and • a Pressure Flow Compensated (PFC) hydraulic pump common to all 9100 Scries tractors. Additionally, the updated trac tors have a number of service improvements, including easily adjustable three-point hitch and steering potentiometers, indicator lights for engine air cleaner and radiator coolant level, and service intervals that correspond with oil change intervals. Standardization of the hitch control system with other Case IH tractors will allow dealers to pro- avoid rutting. The 7-gang Verti-Reels mower heads have 7 blades, I'A " diame ter reels that clip every '/< ” of turf. The reel speed is adjustable from 210 to 1400 rpm, independent of ground speed. The outstanding power of the hydraulically driven reels produces a greens quality cut on hard-to-cut Rye and Bermuda grasses. It is more lightweight per square inch than a typical triplex or even a golfer. Tire surface dis tributes wpight over a larger area, resulting in less compaction. Kubota’s Verti-Reel Cutter And Mower Fact Sheet • The Verti-Reel Product line provides complete mowing and cutting units designed and built for total turf maintenance. The hydraulically driven Verti-Reel products are ideal for golf courses, sports fields, sod farms and other commercial mowing applications. • The Verti-Reel line features a 5-gang and 7-gang unit. The 5-gang unit is designed for use with the Kubota L3250F Turf Updates 4-Wheel-Drive Tractor Line vide belter service because service technicians wjll need to learn only one system. The “Hitch Com mand” rocker switch is also used on MAGNUM tractors. The 9100 Series includes the Models 9130, 9150, 9170 and 9180, all of which are covered by a two-year, unlimited-hour war ranty. Additional coverage of up to five years or 5,000 hours is available. I All tractors are equipped with; • high-efficiency, turbo charged, in-line, six-cylinder diesel engines. • 12-speed full powershift transmissions with two reverse speeds; and • state-of-the-art cabs with exceptional visibility and fully adjustable seats with lumbar sup port for long work days. Case IH continues to lead the industry in four-wheel-drive trac tor technology. Case IH is the only company offering a choice of arti culated steering, steerable front axle and Four-Way Selective Steering. Special tractor. The 7-gang-unit operates with the M4O3OSU Turf Special tractor. • The 5-gang hydraulic Verti- Reel is two units in one: a quality cut blade reel mower that easily converts to a verticutting unit. The cutting height can be precisely set from M to 3 inches in any increment. • The 7-gang Verti-Recls reel mower heads ha'Jb 8 blades, 7 'A ” diameter reels that clip every V* ” of turf. Tractor surface and tire surface distribute weight over a larger area, resulting in less compaction. • Unique features of the Verti- Reel line include ease of opera tion, versatility and maneuver ability. • The Verti-Reel line is avail able through Kubota Turf Pro ducts dealerships nationwide. To locale your nearest dealer, contact Kubota Tractor Corporation at 550 Artesia Boulevard, Compton, California. 90220. Case IH Model 9130 Tractor The Model 9130 is rated at 220 engine horsepower. An optional steerable front axle allows the operator to make steering correc tions during delicate planting and cultivating operations, and pro vides the lightest turning radius of any four-wheel-drive tractor in this horsepower range. It also fea tures optional draft sensing and optional operator-controlled diffe rential locks, front and rear. Case IH Model 9150 Tractor This tractor, rated at 280 engine horsepower, is designed for years of top performance. It features redesigned battery access with positive battery post, a 170-gallon fuel tank to keep the operator in the field longer, and an optional 11,500-pound-capacity three point hitch that can be electroni cally set to return to the position of choice, so operators can attach large implements as easily as small ones. Optional draft sensing can be field installed. Axle options now include operator-controlled differential locks front and rear. Case IH Models 9170 and 9180 Tractors Both of these tractors feature a redesigned hydraulic system. It includes a piston pump totally dedicated to the remote hydraulics because steering control flow comes from the charge pump. The Model 9170 boosts productivity with its 335 hp turbocharged diesel engine. The Model 9180 is rated at 375 engine horsepower. Both have an optional three-point hitch with 14,000-pound lift capacity and electronic position control, and an optional, indepen dent 1,000 rpm PTO. Double reduction outboard planetary axles also include optional operator-controlled differential locks front and rear. Headquartered in Racine, Wis consin, Case IH is a worldwide manufacturer and marketer of Case IH agricultural and Case construction equipment. Case IH is a subsidiary of Tcnneco Inc., Houston. Tenneco Inc. is a diversified industrial corporation with major business interests in natural gas pipelines, agricultural and con struction equipment, shipbuilding, automotive parts, packaging, chemicals and minerals. *
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